Bikers are being urged to Ride In with other two-wheel enthusiasts on a 48 mile jaunt from the Triumph factory to a festival aimed at amassing cash for air medics.

One day in August the Northampton town of Brackley hosts the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling on the High Street and the neighbouring school fields.

Featuring stunt riders, display teams, the wall of death, off-roaders, manufacturers, classics, road racers and racing celebrities and a whole load more the event is run by volunteers mainly in aid of the air ambulance services covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland and Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire.

The festival begins with Rescue Ride In which will see motorcyclists set off from Triumph’s HQ on Normandy Way, Hinckley, and travel to Brackley on the morning of Sunday August 16.

The two air ambulances, which are run by the same charity, are encouraging bikes to don their helmets and leathers and join the convoy, then enjoy the attractions of the day. last year £10,000 was raised to support the services.

The helicopter emergency teams cover 3,850 sq miles between them, attending on average 1,900 missions every year - around six missions per day.

Of all missions attended last year, 140 were motorcyling incidents - more than two a week. The teams cover many of the UK’s major road networks including the M1, M69, M6 and M42 as well as the Midlands counties rural routes.

With no government funding the charity has to rely on fundraising, legacies and donations to pay the £1,700 it costs to make each mission.

Tracy Grunwell, national partnerships manager, said: “This year marks the thrid year we’ve held Ride In. Last year’s event was amazing - the sight of hundreds of motorcyclists riding into Brackley was incredible and we raised £10,000 for our service - enough to cover five missions. We’d love to top that this year.”

A spokesman for the Brackley festival said: “We’re proud to support our local air ambulance services. Ride In is always a great event that supports a wonderful cause and we hope to raise even more money this year than last.”

The festival itself kicks off at 10am with the High Street closed off and the road used as a unique display and parade arena as well as a home for the BSB race team exhibits, manufacturers and trade and food outlets.

Road racers will show off their speed skills with both classic and modern MotoGP bikes and there will be owners clubs and custom shows plus parades.

The main arena is on the field and will feature the display and stunt teams as well as hosting the funfair, the wall of death, trade stands, owners club static displays, rock bands and a food and drinks court.

Tickets for the event are £5 for adults on the gate and free for children. Anyone wanting to get involved in the Rescue Ride In will need to register. Visit www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk/RideIn or call 08454 130999 for information and to register. Registration costs £10 and includes entrance to the festival.